05/27/2026
🦈 GGW Sharks is Landing at !
We’re excited to announce a special edition of GGW Sharks as part of NY TECH WEEK by a16z, happening next Wednesday.
GGW Sharks is a high-energy startup pitch & networking experience where ambitious founders meet active investors, receive real-time feedback, and build meaningful connections that go far beyond the stage.
We are thrilled to introduce our distinguished panel of investor judges:
⭐️ Zhen Xia, Principal at INCE Capital
⭐️ Anna Trendewicz, Principal at Future Energy Ventures
⭐️ Dan Ellis, Investor at Sher Ventures
⭐️ Sarah Romanko, Investment Team at Geek Ventures
⭐️ Xavier Friel, Associate at Plain Sight Capital
🚀 Selected startups deliver concise, high-impact pitches and connect directly with venture capitalists, angel investors, and strategic partners from Silicon Valley and beyond.
💡 Why join?
• Pitch your startup to active investors
• Build relationships with top-tier VCs and angels
• Connect with founders from around the world
• Expand your fundraising opportunities
If you're building an ambitious startup and raising capital, this is an exceptional opportunity to get in front of investors in a highly curated environment.
📝 Apply to pitch or register as an attendee today.
🔗 Register here https://partiful.com/e/THa8hGECiLhNpThA760i
🤝 We are also proud to feature our event partners:
🚀 – helping startups grow from the inside. Founded in 2017, Empowerly is a leading college counseling firm backed by top Bay Area venture capital firms.
💰 – a community-driven fund and angel syndicate investing in startups across various industries and stages, with allocations of up to $1M.
